US Imperialism
What is the main reason why the US annexed Hawaii?
To build naval bases and access Asia
What tragic event pushed the US into the Spanish American War?
The sinking of the Maine
Following the Roosevelt Corollary which claimed the US would settle European problems with Latin America, the US received what nickname?
The Policeman of Latin America
What was the final straw that caused the US to join the war?
Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare
What group did Wilson propose as part of his Fourteen Points with the intention of having peace without victory?
League of Nations
What event finally pushes the US into an imperial power?
The Spanish American War
What happened in the Philippines which made a lot of people question American Imperialism?
A rebellion/The Philippine American War
Give one example of how the US extended its influence in Latin America?
Making a revolution in Panama to build a canal
Giving money to Nicaragua
Supporting democracy in Mexico
What were the two main causes of World War I?
The Alliance System and Nationalism
Daily Double:
How did the US Senate reject internationalism and send the US into a period of isolation?
They refused to sign the Treaty of Versailles to stay out of world affairs
What was the belief that it is the job of superior nations to "civilize" the rest of the world?
The White Man's Burden
What territories did the US gain following the Spanish American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines
What was the goal of Theodore Roosevelt's diplomacy?
Showing strength and force rather than words to get what they wanted
What was the Zimmerman Note/Telegram?
A letter from Germany to Mexico which attempted to get Mexico to invade the US
What impact did propaganda in the US have on World War I?
US propaganda convinced Americans to support the war effort and US support helped the Allies win
What kind of people support imperialism because of the expansion of markets?
Industrialists
Daily Double:
What was the goal of the Platt Amendment?
It was made for the US to get influence or control over Cuba without owning it as a territory
What was the focus of Woodrow Wilson's diplomacy?
Supporting democracies because it was the moral/right thing to do
How did warfare change during World War I?
New Technology revolutionized war
Why did the US Senate refuse to sign the treaty?
They did not want to be obligated to fight in future European wars
What are the 4 motivations for US Imperialism?
Expansion of Markets, Social Darwinism, Naval Bases, and Spreading Christianity
How did yellow journalism impact American Foreign Policy?
Yellow Journalism led to the Spanish American War which made us an imperial/world power.
What was the main purpose of the Open Door Policy?
For the US to gain trade access to Chinese markets
What did the Espionage and Sedition Acts show about rights of citizens during wartime?
Rights could be restricted by the government during wartime
Despite Wilson's work on the Treaty of Versailles, the Allies included a War Guilt Clause. How did this impact Europe later?
It blamed Germany for the war and forced them to pay reparations. This created German resentment and paved the way for radicals like Hitler to take over.